4 cups self-rising flour
3/4 cup shortening - that's Crisco
2 cups milk or buttermilk (*see note below)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup raisins
Years ago I worked at a Hardee's restaurant. That is where I got the recipe from. This version is cut down so that it doesn't make as many as we made at work. Hope it works for you.
Mix flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and sugar. Blend in shortening with a fork until mixture is fine. Add milk and stir until just mixed. Add raisins and mix. Add cinnamon and mix until swirled through batter. Do not mix batter any more than you have to. S****************e batter onto well floured surface. Flour top and pat down with hands until 1/2 inch thick. Cut with 2-inch cutter and place on greased baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes Until golden brown. Frost with powdered sugar icing.
Makes about 24 biscuits.
*Note: Please see post below. Greytgrey made this recipe using only 1 cup of milk. The biscuits turned out great with that change made to the recipe. We suggest you start with one cup of milk, add more milk, if needed.
I made this, but stopped after 1 cup of milk. If I'd added the rest, there's no way I'd have been able to pat it out and cut it; it would have been pancakes. Otherwise, GREAT recipe! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your experience in making the Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits from Hardee's. It is always appreciated when someone takes the time to let us know when they have found a keeper!
Your caution about adding the milk will serve other bakers well. Thank you for letting us know you found adding only one cup of milk to be sufficient.
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